OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

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I took my Grandmother's recipe, trimmed the fat and enhanced the flavor.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
4 cups sliced carrots
2 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 cup chopped fresh green beans
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
¼ cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess. In a large nonstick stock pot, heat oil over medium-high heat, add beef and saute until brown, approximately 6 minutes. Remove beef from stock pot and set aside.
  • Add onions and mushrooms to stock pot and saute for 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute, continually stirring.
  • Skim off fat any fat from the stock pot and return cooked beef to pot; stir in tomato paste and broth. Add enough water to just cover ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Skim off any foam that has accumulated on the surface of stew and add carrots, potatoes and green beans. Cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir mixture into stew. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

joanette preston
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This is a classic beef stew recipe that is sure to please everyone at your table.


Rebecca Kendall
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I've made this stew several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Keith Garner
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This stew is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Abishek Singh
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I made this stew in my slow cooker, and it was perfect. It's a great way to have a hot, delicious meal waiting for you when you get home from work.


Nawaz khan Amir
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Rizwan Saeed Sehar
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This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.


Kashif Hanif
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Dahiru Asasanta
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This stew is the perfect winter comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and warms you up from the inside out.


Bayzid Bostami
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and comforting.


Md Khokhon Mia
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I made this stew for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender beef.


Abduaalh Jani
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This beef stew recipe turned out amazing! The meat was fall-apart tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect.